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 Happy Spring 2009

  Please check out my new website:
Gary J. Wolff (in Tokyo, Japan)

 

Gary Joe Wolff
(in Japan)
Vers. LIV

 Gary after Meiji Univ. intensive
 

Welcome to MY Space.....
not to be confused with that OTHER one !
  

It's my take on Japan, Texas, and the world.

Enjoy !!

 

 

A handshake with Layla, shortly before swimming with her on Thurs. April 9, 2009
(Click the arrow above to start the slideshow.  The entire album can be viewed HERE.)

 

 

 

Videos of my April 6-10, 2009 Palau Vacation
(Click any of the arrows above to view that video.
The entire video playlist can be viewed HERE.)

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                         Source:  http://sakura.yahoo.co.jp/photo/

View the entire cherry blossom slideshow HERE.

 

 

Sayonara flowers from the beautiful office ladies at the construction co. where I worked for nearly 16 years
What a lucky guy !

 

 

2nd stage indoor portion of the cherry blossom viewing party with my English students
What a lucky guy !

 

 

 
(View in separate window here.)
Amen & a big BRAVO to the Honorable Daniel Hannan, MEP from South East England. 
An amazing Brit with "cojones."
I just wish there was someone in Washington who'd give this same talk to Obummer.

"You cannot carry on forever squeezing
the productive bit of the economy
in order to fund an unprecedented engorgement of the unproductive bit."

                                               

 


(View videos in separate window here.)
The Kecske Broasca (ケチカ・ブラスカ) band at their Mar. 20, 2009 concert that was part
of the Spring Flower Party at the Mosaic Ginza Hankyu Dept. store (モザイク銀座阪急) in Tokyo.
Alan Patton (アラン・パトン) - accordion (アコーディオン)
Miki Komatsubara (小松原未衣) - 5-string violin (バイオリン)
http://www.geocities.jp/kecbro/

 

 

"Japan is a 'SAFETY' country !!"

March 17, 2009
 
This is to inform the American community that the U.S. Embassy has recommended that the embassy community avoid frequenting Roppongi bars and clubs in Tokyo due to a significant increase in reported drink-spiking incidents.  American citizens may choose to avoid frequenting drinking establishments in this area as well.

The number of reports of U.S. citizens being drugged in bars has increased significantly in recent weeks.  Typically, the victim unknowingly drinks a beverage that has been secretly mixed with a drug that renders the victim unconscious for several hours, during which time large sums of money are charged to the victim's credit card or the card is stolen outright.  Victims sometimes regain consciousness in the bar or club, while at other times the victim awakens on the street. 

Because this type of crime is already widespread in Roppongi bars and is on the rise, the U.S. Embassy has recommended that members of the embassy community avoid frequenting drinking establishments in this area.  American citizens may consider this recommendation as it applies to their own behavior.  If you, nevertheless, choose to participate in Roppongi night life, we urge you to remain extra vigilant of your surroundings and maintain a high level of situational awareness.  Establishments in the area of Roppongi Intersection (Roppongi Dori and Gaienhigashi-dori) have had the highest level of reported incidents. 

U.S. Embassy in Tokyo
American Citizen Services
1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420
Tel: 03-3224-5174
Fax: 03-3224-5856

http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/tacs-main.html

 

 


Photo courtesy Hiroyoshi Sakano

Peach blossoms in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo
Mar. 15, 2009

 

 


Kyodo Photo

A construction worker shows off the upper half of the
still-smiling Colonel Sanders statue recovered
from the bottom of the Dotonbori River in central Osaka
on Mar. 10, after he took a 24-year dip.  E
cstatic Hanshin Tigers
baseball fans had accidentally tossed the Colonel into the river in 1985
after the team took the Central League title for the 1st time in 21 years. 

 


Source:  http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/

The very rare phenomenon known as "Pearl Fuji" was captured
by photographer Yutaka Muraishi in the pre-dawn hours of March 12
when the full moon set into the cone of Mt. Fuji.

 

 


Source: http://metropolis.co.jp

Slinging mud at Chiba's Warabi no Doronko Festival, by Karin Geen

 

 

Cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji

 

 


Photo courtesy Nozomi Kurihara

The Japanese Doll Festival(Hina-matsuri), or Girls' Day, is held
on March 3.  Platforms with a red hi-mōsen are used to display a set
of ornamental dolls (hina-ningyō) representing the Emperor, Empress,
attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period.

 

 

Ted Evan Stewart -- March 22, 1957 - January 9, 2008
Ted Evan Stewart
March 22, 1957 - January 9, 2008
(His special memorial webpage has just been updated with 26 new videos.)

 

 

Navigating this site:

--------------------EXCITING PHOTO GALLERY--------------------
(almost 1000 images)

Take me straight to the Exciting Photo Gallery
Exciting Japan Photos

Exciting Texas Photos
Exciting Mountain Photos
Exciting Disney Kid Photos
Exciting Halloween Photos
Exciting Friend and Family Photos
More Exciting Friend and Family Photos, Page 2
More Exciting Friend and Family Photos, Page 3
Exciting President George W. Bush Photo Gallery
  
Exciting Body Sculpting in the Northern Japan Alps Photos   
Exciting Suisho-dake & Washiba-dake Mountain Climbing Photos, Northern Japan Alps
Exciting Cherry Blossoms in Japan Photos
Exciting Fall Colors in Japan Photos
Exciting Jii-ga-take Mountain Climbing Photos, Northern Japan Alps   
A photo tribute to my uncle Larkland P. "Larkie" Colebrooke 
  
Exciting Halloween 2005 in Tokyo Photos   
Exciting Fall Colors in Yoro Keikoku Valley Photos, Boso Peninsula, Chiba   
Exciting Shirouma-dake (Hakuba) Mountain Climbing Photos   
Exciting Tokyo Bay Fishing at Miura Kaigan Photos-- Saturday, June 16, 2007 
Exciting Guam Vacation Photos -- March 19-22, 2007 
Exciting Mt. Kashimayari-ga-dake Mountain Climbing Photos -- Aug. 11-13, 2007 
Exciting Houston Vacation Photos -- Sept. 8-17, 2007 
Exciting Saipan Vacation Photos -- Nov. 23-28, 2007 
Exciting Mt. Yakushi-dake Mountain Climbing Photos, Aug. 9-11, 2008 
Exciting Gary's Santa Pics
A special memorial webpage to honor our departed friend, Ted Evan Stewart 

   

 

--------------------EXCITING SLIDE SHOWS--------------------  

In the Garden (pps)
Ten Things God Won't Ask (pps)   
Life on the Train (pps)   
Marvelous Antarctica (pps)   
Spectacular Pictures (pps)   
Wonderful World 
(pps)  
Amazing Picture Show 
(pps)  
Happy Canada Day 
(pps)  
The Interview with God
There is hope for us all.....right now
The Center of the Bible  (pps)  
Wishes
  (pps)
Live a Life that Matters
  (pps)
Colors of the World
  (pps)
Magnificent World Mountains
  (pps)
Golf Truisms
  (pps)
Winter Day  (pps) 

(These PowerPoint (pps) files are rather large and 
may take a while to download, depending on the speed of your connection. 
Perhaps it is better to save them to your hard disk first, and then to view them locally. 
If you do not have PP on your computer, you can download a free viewer here.)

 

 

-----------------A TRIBUTE TO DAD-----------------

In loving memory of Walter Fred Wolff -- 1932-2004
(Dec. 22, 1932--June 7, 2004)
-- take the tour through the almost 50-year career of one of the
best fast-pitch softball pitchers who ever walked on this planet --

Also, you can read dad's obituary here.
 

 


--------------------FUN STUFF--------------------

 Dancing Bush

  Dancing Bush  

Dancing Cowboy Gary

  Dancin' Cowboy Gary
(Click on the various buttons on the left side of this page
to change my dance moves or the music!)

A very funny TV commercial  

Bill Maher's New Rules  

Risque Humor

The End of the World    

Happy Firecracker Day to you !!   
(Oh, you mean it's not the 4th of July yet? Darn....)

ATTENTION ALL WIVES:  Wanna be sure of pleasing your man?
Then "The Good Wife's Guide" is a must read !!  (he-he)   

Feeling a bit down?  Click here to boost your spirits with the "Automatic Flatterer"  

How to identify if your cow has MAD COW DISEASE 
(courtesy:  Mr. Lenny Burns) 

A really cool Honda Accord advertisement  

An Amazing Clock that follows your mouse pointer around the screen  
(works best with Internet Explorer browser)

The Magic Pinwheel  

The Leader of the Free World  

DRINK MORE BEER -- It's GOOD for you and HERE'S the proof !!  

The Flash Mind Reader  

The History of the "F" Word  
(Not for virgin ears.  Recommended ages: 18 or over)

Engrish.com -- Engrish Favorites from Japan and around the World  

 The Industrious Clock  

 Lady Liberty Fireworks  

 You Don't Know Jack Schitt

 If there was ever any question as to which brand
of soy sauce you should use, here's your answer.
 

 Groovin' Granny

  Earth Lights from Space 

The Bush-Gore Dance
(It may be over, but the dancing never ends!)

Fireworks over Tokyo Bay

3D Rotating Clock

Las Vegas Striptease Girl

Springtime Flowers in Texas
(a virtual slide show)

The history and lyrics of the song, "The Yellow Rose of Texas"

Smiles to Help Brighten Your Day

George Carlin's Latest Theory on Life

The Paradox of Our Age
by Dr. Bob Moorehead,
former pastor of Seattle's Overlake Christian Church

The Twilight Zone page
(the original splash page for www.garywolff.com)

 

 

-------------------FEEL GOOD-------------------
STUFF

 

My Tribute to Sigi Rindler, a.k.a. Mr. Akihabara

My Tribute to Sigi Rindler, a.k.a. Mr. Akihabara
(updated Dec. 26, 2008)

 

"What Will Matter"
by Michael Josephson

 

"A Friend"

 

Ten Guidelines from God
Ten Guidelines from God

 

This Place I Go   

 

When God Made You
When God Made You

 

Bless our Troops & their families
Thank You to our Troops for a Job Well Done !

 

Character Counts!
(Commentaries by Michael Josephson)  

The Center of the Bible   
(if you have PowerPoint & a high-speed connection, 
it's worth the wait....trust me) 

Cowboy Bush   
(hey, WHAT'S wrong with being a COWBOY, anyways ??!!)

   Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell's 12 Rules for Life  

 The very moving and inspirational "Interview with God" presentation
(The words to the poem can be viewed here) 

 Don't be discouraged. There is hope for us all.....right now.  

I Believe  

Rocks
(Set your priorities. Take care of your rocks first.)

What is the Meaning of Life?

Inspiration and Hope  
  (updated Jan. 20, 2009)  

Love Poems

Everyone's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
by Baz Luhrmann

Going to College

Life's Many Little Lessons

Affirmation of Faith in an Apocalyptic Age
by the Reverend John Donald Craig
(Jan. 3, 1915 - Nov. 1, 2002)

I've Learned....

A Vanished Friend

The Most Beautiful Flower

The Summer of '99 is Over, but the Memories Linger On........
(a short slide show)

 

 

--------------------JAPAN STUFF--------------------

  My Japanese Abode 

  A in J Fortune (Associates in Japan) 
(English language programs, homestays, website design services)

  Please check out my favorite 
English Conversation Lounge,
Mickey House

Mickey House English Conversation Lounge, Takadanobaba, Tokyo

  The Small Print  
(this week’s required Japan reading by Reg Dunlap)

Photo of the Week   
(from Metropolis, Japan's No. 1 English Magazine)

Vending Machines of Japan 

A Photo Documentary of Kamagasaki, the largest slum in Japan   
(by Shannon Higgins)

TokyoDV -- News, Photos, Products, and Online Videos from Japan  

Japanese Streets -- Exclusive Shots of Japan's Trendy Street Fashion -- 150% Cool  

 Cherry Blossoms in Japan

 Click here to see some spectacular fall scenery
from the Northern Japan Alps

Live Concert Schedules for Some of My Favorite Tokyo Musicians:

Paul Cohen  
Steve Gardner  
Charlie Fukami  
Maro Sakai (Marble Tears)
Aki Sasaki

Jim Ediger
Miya Ishida

More Tokyo Concert Info

Just How Crowded IS it on Toyko Trains, Anyways?

Gary's Tokyo-Houston News Beacon

What's Newsworthy in Japan These Days?

A Live Minicam View of Mt. Fuji
(Japan Time = GMT + 9 hours)

Rob's Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go
(Visiting or relocating to Japan? Get your questions answered here)

Photo Japan
(fine photographic images of Japan)

More Japan Links

More Tokyo Links

 

 

-------------------SKY/SPACE STUFF------------------- 

Heavens-Above !!    

Heavens-Above Attention all stargazers !!  If you're interested in satellites or astronomy, you've come to the right place!  Their aim is to provide you with all the information you need to observe satellites such as the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle, spectacular events such as the dazzlingly bright flares from Iridium satellites, as well as a wealth of other space flight and astronomical information. They not only provide the times of visibility, but also detailed star charts showing the satellite's track through the heavens. All their pages, including the graphics, are generated in real-time and customized for your location and time zone.

 

 

Flight crew - Columbia Space Shuttle Mission STS-107

Wake-Up Call -- Flight Day 15 -- Columbia Space Shuttle Mission STS-107,
Wake-Up Call -- Flight Day 15 -- Columbia Space Shuttle Mission STS-107
a  2:50 min. music video essay by Chris Valentine
(The song "Imagine" by John Lennon is the actual music the 7 astronauts woke up to this day,
just 2 days before they perished upon reentry on Feb. 1, 2003) 
 
 

 

Solar System Live

  The above represents the planetary alignment as of June 5, 2005. 
Input your own custom set of parameters at Solar System Live.

 

Secret Worlds: The Universe Within 
View the Milky Way at 10 million light years from the Earth. 
Then move through space towards the Earth 
in successive orders of magnitude until you reach 
a tall oak tree just outside the buildings of the 
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida. 
After that, begin to move from the actual size of a leaf 
into a microscopic world that reveals leaf cell walls, 
the cell nucleus, chromatin, DNA and finally, 
into the subatomic universe of electrons and protons.

 

  For the first time ever, a camera mounted to the Atlantis space shuttle's 
external tank offered a view of the ride to orbit on Oct. 7, 2002
 

 


Sunrise/Sunset Times
DAILY | MONTHLY


 
Today's Moon Phase
Courtesy: U.S. Naval Observatory  

 

 

-------------------KARAOKE ROOM-------------------  

OK, well there's no little bouncing ball, nor color-highlighted text,
but you've got the words and the music, so.....Get After It !!!

  The Time of My Life  
by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

(from the movie "Dirty Dancing")

  What I Like about Texas  
by Gary P. Nunn

  London Homesick Blues  
by Gary P. Nunn

  Thank you (to our Armed Forces)  
by Hank Brake

  Good Morning Beautiful  
by Steve Holy

  Truly, Madly, Deeply  
by Savage Garden

  Who am I  
by Casting Crowns

  I Like Dreamin'  
by Kenny Nolan

  In My Daughter's Eyes  
by Martina McBride

  Could I Have This Dance?  
by Anne Murray

 Imagine
by John Lennon

A Place in the Sun
by Stevie Wonder

Everything I Do... I Do It For You 
by Bryan Adams

Do You Remember?
by Phil Collins

Open Arms 
by Journey

Happy Xmas
by John and Yoko Lennon

The Yellow Rose of Texas
by J. K.

 


--------------------BORING STUFF--------------------

My Resume  (zzzzzzzzz...)

Gary's Past Life in the States

Website Bookmarks
(no longer maintained)

 

 

-------------------ARCHIVES-------------------  

Previous Versions of this Welcome Page:

New Year's 2009
Fall/Xmas 2008
Summer 2008
Happy Spring 2008
Happy Valentine's Day 2008
New Year's 2008
Fall/Xmas 2007
Summer 2007
Spring 2007
New Year's 2007
(Click here to see my Photo Highlights of 2006.)
Xmas 2006 in Japan
Summer 2006
Spring 2006
New Year's 2006
(Click here to see my special New Year's 2006 email greeting to all my family and friends.)

Merry Xmas from Japan !! (2005)
Japan's Spectacular Fall Colors (2005) 
Summertime !!! (2005)
Spring has Sprung in Japan !!! (2005)
Happy Chinese New Year's 2005
New Year's 2005 ("2004--the Year in Pictures" photo collage, plus Samurai Gary)
Christmas 2004
Fall 2004
Run-up to the 2004 Presidential Election

Happy Summer !! (2004)
In Loving Memory of Dad--1932-2004 (June 2004)
Golden Week Boredom (2004)
I Love Spring !! (2004)
Mars Rover Photos -- February 2004
New Year's 2004 ("2003--the Year in Pictures" photo collage)
Christmas 2003 (Blue Santa Gary)
The View from the Top of Japan -- Fall 2003
Japan is NOT a Safe Country !! -- Summer 2003

Operation Iraqi Freedom -- Spring 2003
A Special Tribute to Space Shuttle Columbia -- Feb. 2003 
Christmas 2002 (Santa Gary)   
Fishing, Climbing, C&W Dancing -- Fall 2002
Fuji-Xerox World Cup Soccer Ad -- Summer 2002
Christmas 2001
Body Sculpting in the Northern Japan Alps -- Fall 2001
Cherry Blossoms along the Tama River -- Spring 2001

Happy 21st Century !! -- New Year's 2001
Christmas 2000
Japan's Spectacular Fall Colors -- Fall 2000
A Summer Night in Japan -- Summer 2000
Spring 2000
New Year's 2000 (Geisha Gary)
Fall '99 (Ricky "Gary" Martin)
Summer Fun in Japan -- Summer '99
Spring has Come (春が来た) -- Spring '99
Christmas '98
'98 Nagano, Japan Winter Olympics
Original Home Page published January 27, 1997

 


Sayonara

Well, I guess that's all for now. Thanks for visiting.
I sincerely hope this web site has been a culturally rewarding experience for you (joke).
It's grown considerably since first being launched in Jan. '97, 
and it is unlikely you will be able to see everything in only 1 visit.
So please bookmark this site and come back when you can stay longer.
Or as we say back in Texas,
"Y'all cum back now, ya heah?"
Happy surfing !!

And don't forget to drop me a line if you have time.
If you have any comments, suggestions, complaints,
or would just like to yell at me,
you can send email here:

garywolf@gol.com
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